(HBO) - Hoa Binh has a lot of potential to develop aquaculture and freshwater fisheries, especially in the reservoir area of Da River Hydroelectric Lake with approximately 8,900 hectares, there is rich and abundant in fish species, including many rare species.

The black carps on Da River, in the
downstream area of Hoa Binh Hydroelectric Region.
As the State agency responsible for managing
the project, the Department of Science and Technology already examined the
progress, accepted the results according to the State regulations. The
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development coordinated to set up the
technical regulations for commercial fish production, natural fish and shrimp
exploitation, etc. The project basically met the planned objectives, completing
the content of work with the approved quality. On 8/6/2018, the National Office
of Intellectual Property (Ministry of Science and Technology) granted the
certificate paper of Brand Protection of "Da River fish - Hoa Binh"
and "Da River shrimp - Hoa Binh" for fish and shrimp products in Hoa
Binh Hydropower Lake. In which, there are 16 species of exploiting fish, 18
species of feeding fish and 1 type of shrimp registered Brand, accompanied by
sensory, physical and food safety standards for each type. The Department of
Agriculture and Rural Development is the owner of the Brand, the Department of
Agriculture, Forestry and Aquatic Product Quality Management implements the
function of brand management.
When the certificate paper of Brand
Protection of "Da River fish - Hoa Binh" was granted for the fish of
Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant, it is the first time that the exhibitions and
displays of fish specialties of Da River were held in Hanoi for a week (from
July 2-7, 2018), many of the consumers of the capital have been attracted to
this event. According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade – the organizer –
has said that many kinds of fish such as sturgeon, tilapia, black carps, etc.
are being fed and raised in fresh water environment in Da River, then will be
sold to 15 Big C supermarkets in the Northern provinces. Da River fish has been
assured about the quality, and they have typical features that can not be mixed
with other kinds of fish. In the upcoming time, the Ministry will continue to
cooperate with big distributors such as Big C, Aeon, Lotte Vietnam, Saigon
Co.op, etc. to bring the source of food safety into the distribution systems
nationwide. This is an opportunity for the province's typical products to be
certified their quality and to reach out to the nationwide consumers.
After more than four years of implementing a project launched by the Hoa Binh Party Committee’s Standing Board on developing agriculture and promoting product consumption linked with building new-style rural areas for the 2021-2025 period, the province’s industry and trade sector has made significant strides, greatly contributing to local socio-economic development.
Luong Son district has identified 2025 as the year for the accelerated breakthrough to successfully implement the socio-economic development plan for the 5-year period from 2021 to 2025. The district has been focusing on executing the plans and trying to achieve a GRDP growth rate of approximately 15%.
Since the beginning of this year, under the direction of the Department of Agriculture and Environment, the Sub-Department of Agricultural, Forestry, and Fishery Product Quality Management has strengthened the integration of the professional activities to promote and guide the organizations and individuals in the production and trading of agricultural, forestry, and fishery products to comply with the legal regulations regarding the use of chemicals, pesticides and veterinary medicines in crop cultivation, livestock farming and aquaculture. They also provide guidance to processing and manufacturing establishments on keeping the records to trace the product origins and using food additives from the approved list according to the regulations.
Hoa Binh province saw a significant rise in state budget revenue in the first two months of 2025, heard a meeting chaired by Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Quach Tat Liem.
Ha Thi Ha Chi, a 26-year-old graduate in law, has taken an unconventional path by returning to her hometown in Mai Chau district to establish the Tong Dau Cooperative, creating stable jobs for local women and bringing Thai ethnic brocade weaving to the global market.
As the Lunar New Year 2025 approached, pork prices surged, creating a profitable season for farmers in Tan Vinh commune, Luong Son district. Taking advantage of the rising demand, Can Minh Son, a farmer from Coi hamlet, sold over 30 pigs at 69,000 VND/kg, each weighing more than 100 kg. After deducting expenses, his family earned a profit of over 50 million VND.